Tender

2495/008/MY/CYMRU/20 Mechanical Testing System

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Tender

18 Feb 2020 at 15:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is currently conducting a procurement process for a Mechanical Testing System, aimed at improving compliance assessments for food packaging materials and technologies. This tender falls within the industry category of technical testing services, with completion required by 3rd March 2020 at noon (UK time). The procurement is classified as 'goods' and follows a non-EU open procedure as per the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract period is expected to begin on 8th March 2020 and conclude on 31st July 2020, with the delivery location in Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the provision of mechanical testing equipment or related services, particularly those with expertise in food industry standards such as BS/EN/ISO, ASTM, and BRC. Companies specialising in systems testing, software testing, and development services are well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this tender could facilitate business growth by positioning competitors to establish or strengthen relationships with a prominent academic institution, potentially leading to further collaborations in research or development projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2495/008/MY/CYMRU/20 Mechanical Testing System

Notice Description

Mechanical Testing System The University of Sheffield wishes to invite tenders for a Mechanical Testing System on behalf of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, CYMRU. Scope of Requirement The mechanical test system will be used to assess the compliance of newly developed food packaging materials and technologies with current and future standards relating to the food industry. These standards may include some or all of those issued by BS/EN/ISO, ASTM, BRC etc. The specification includes the test system, an environmental chamber for carrying out tests under a range of conditions, and fixtures for carrying out testing for variable angle peel strength, ball compression resistance and puncture force. Tender Process and Documentation: This procurement is a non- EU open procedure conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 3rd March 2020 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec5a500c-a22c-4ddf-b832-76fcc54266bc
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

71632000 - Technical testing services

72212984 - Program testing software development services

72254000 - Software testing

72254100 - Systems testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Mar 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 5TZ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Rother Vale
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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